A Recap of the Auto Industry from Q2 – Jeremy Acevedo, Industry Analysis Edmunds.com
Leadership at FCA has shifted. What do these mean for the car brand and automotive industry? To answer those questions and talk to us about other industry topics that include car subscriptions and interest rates is Jeremy Acevedo, Manager of Industry Analysis at Edmunds.com. This week...
The Titan of Turnarounds, Sergio Marchionne Dies at 66
Sergio Marchionne | June, 1952 - July, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Sergio Marchionne has passed away. Marchionne had served as CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automotive until an illness forced him to unexpectedly resign. FCA officials have named Mike Manley as...
Hackett replaces Fields as CEO to transform Ford for the future
Mark Fields is ousted as CEO and will be replaced by Jim Hackett (former CEO of Steelcase). Hackett joined Ford’s board in 2013. He stepped down from the board in March of 2016 to become the chairman for Ford Smart Mobility. Some believe the company’s shares were...
Daily Newscast: Sonic Automotive’s answer to online retailing, emissions regulations and Honda’s big U.S. investment
In today’s CBT Newscast for Thursday March 16, 2017: Sonic Automotive’s Executive Vice President of Operations, Jeff Dyke sits down with Joe Gumm to discuss the company’s answer to online retailing. He believes the automotive group has it all figured out. Tune into the full...
OEM Headlines: Honda to invest big in two U.S. plants
Forbes says the Trump administration’s move to roll back existing federal fuel efficiency targets of 54.5 miles per gallon for model year 2022-2025 cars and light trucks, would be a terrible deal for American drivers. The move is endorsed by U.S. auto dealers...
A look at this week’s top OEM headlines
This week's most impactful OEM headlines, including: Toyota investing $1 billion in US artificial intelligence center
Over the next five years, Toyota will invest $1 billion in an artificial intelligence and robotics research center. The Detroit Bureau says that the facilities will not only focus...
A look at this week’s top OEM headlines
This week's most impactful OEM headlines, including: Nissan is 'racing forward' with autonomous cars, says CEO Carlos Ghosn
Nissan says it is expediting the introduction of autonomous cars. Forbes reports the Japanese automaker made the announcement at the Tokyo Motor Show that it will offer...
A look at the week’s top OEM headlines
This week's most impactful OEM headlines, including: Mitsubishi, Nissan will build mini EV together
The minicar project Nissan and Mitsubishi started four years ago is about to get extra resources to help ease the move into the electric-vehicle sector. Auto Blog says Nissan will have...
A look at the week’s top OEM headlines
This week's most impactful OEM headlines, including: New auto group formed to prevent cyberattacks
Two auto trader associations are forming a new working group to help prevent cyberattacks on the nation's 230 million cars and trucks. The Detroit News says the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers...
A look at this week’s top OEM headlines
This week's most impactful OEM headlines, including: Toyota to sell cars that communicate with each other and roadways by year end
Forbes reports that Toyota will sell cars that communicate with each other and roadways by year end. Many automakers are working on this technology,...
Why Your Dealership Should Incorporate These Direct Marketing Strategies
On today’s show, we’re pleased to welcome back Eric Mercado, President of WeDrive Automotive. Eric is here with us today to talk about key...
What Not to Say in Sales or Business
You can never expect someone to agree with you if you are disagreeing with them. This is vital – and is the single most...
The Power of Feedback
You head to the doctor and complain you are not feeling well. The doctor sends you for a battery of tests. You return the...
Dealership Emails Going to SPAM? Here’s What To Do
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Auto Industry Veteran Lisa Copeland Discusses How to Make Every Dealership Employee a Brand...
Setting the right tone for the new year is crucial for any dealership. Now is the time to throw out bad habits, try new...
How to Deal With a Best Price Shopper
Most car buyers come into the dealership with the fear that they will be pressured into buying something that's not really what they want....
Being Personable When Handling Internet Leads
On this week's episode of On the Mark, Mark Tewart talks about how the use of certain templates and scripts when handling internet leads...
Recruiting in the Modern Age of Automotive
On this week's episode of Kain & Co., David Kain of Kain Automotive talks about the words you use in your recruiting ads and...
Moving from Email to Text Messaging
On this week's episode of Auto Marketing Now, Brian Pasch details the benefits and convenience of communicating with your customers via text message rather...
